It's amazing how many photos I have of yellow cottages and buildings. This little place is in Matlacha, Florida a teeny town between Cape Coral and Pine Island. All of the little shops along the main road are painted bright colors. I love it.
This morning I went on an Orchid Tour at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge out in the Everglades. The Guide who led the tour is a wildlife biologist and photographer who also works at the Naples Zoo. He knows everything about the flora and fauna and it was a fabulous trek through the swamp, which is very dry at the moment. Afterward they gave us a nice lunch of hot dogs, chips and a soft drink while we listened to another guide talk about the work they're doing to save the panthers. A single male panther needs about 200 square miles of habitat. The whole tour was fascinating and it is free. You just have to sign up ahead of time. If you're a Florida voter they need your support.
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| Can you see the gator? |
21 comments:
This painting is wonderful. I,too, love yellow buildings. I found the alligator after I blew the image up.
This painting is just delightful, Mary. So cheerful. I love the way you've done the palm foliage, with that little bit of pink showing through.
You won't believe that it was snowing this morning in Maine. I wish I was in Florida painting with you!
This one won't last, Mary, you're on a roll! beautiful!
This is soooo Florida. Love the yellow building, good job.
Sweet!!!
Gorgeous painting! And loved hearing about your orchid hunt. Too cool!
Cool painting! Great design/pattern.
... From "up North", in FL.
What a lovely and so quaint little shop! Beautifully painted, Mary. Your day sounds like it was interesting and eye-opening too.
Great little shop and I see the gator. What a great trip.
Love everything about this!
Mary, Great post! Love this little painting, and the story behind it!
Hey there Mary!... Happy Spring!
Sorry for the long silence... but "I" have been out there tappin'... no not my toes! maple trees... as you already know! HAHA!
It's always those little things that attract our eye... that make great subjects... that everyone else misses.... 'cause they're lookin' for that "Kodak Moment"! This ice cream piece is smoooooooth... and silky. Easy to look at... easier to "digest"! A gem Mary!
Good Painting!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
PS Just a note! My verification word to send along this comment was.....cones! Too Funny!
I just love how you do the palm trees.
Très belle harmonie de couleurs ... Une belle atmosphère règne dans cette peinture...
Bisous
The yellow building is stunning, but I really like how you painted the palms too!
I would love to paint such delightful images like this. In the meanwhile I am enjoying this little jewel. It's gorgeous!
Keep painting yellow ... I LOVE it! I had to enlarge the photo to find the gator.
What a sweet ice cream shop! You have a wonderful expressive style!
Love everything about it!!!
Hi Mary--Great to meet you and your work. Thanks for dropping by my blog and for your comments on the seagull piece! Your work is great Instant fan. I'll definitely be poking around for some more jewels like that shovel me out piece. Talk soon, Wm
Beautiful sparkling piece Mary...I'll meet you guys there, I'm buyin'!
You are really producing some exciting work and did I mention yellow houses whoa!!
Jeffrey
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